Fragrance comparison

Bloom vs Simply Because

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 529 ratings analysed

7 wins

Bloom

The Woods Collection

4.06158 votes

Rank #27,523 RoseFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Simply Because

Avon

3.66371 votes

Rank #41,089 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloom takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bloom
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Simply Because
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Bloom7/7

Simply Because0/7

Ratings & consensus: Bloom
Community sentiment: Bloom
Longevity: Bloom
Sillage & projection: Bloom
Value for money: Bloom
Versatility: Bloom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BloomThe Woods Collection

Simply BecauseAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerBloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

158 votes

17%Love

57%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

371 votes

Category winnerBloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBloom

SillageBloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

green69%

woody61%

floral100%

fresh90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LitchiRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskVanillaCashmeranIncense

Top

LitchiRed AppleBergamot

Heart

PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bergamot, Peony and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex7

Women88

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloom by The Woods Collection opens with a sharp burst of tart rhubarb and juicy litchi, softened by zesty bergamot and a pinch of ground nutmeg. The heart reveals a lush bouquet of Turkish rose, pink peony, and fresh lily-of-the-valley that blooms boldly on skin. As hours pass, the dry-down settles into smooth cashme…

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Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bloom or Simply Because?

Bloom takes 7 of 7 categories. Bloom is rated 4.06/5 from 158 votes; Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes. Choose Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bloom or Simply Because?

Bloom lasts longest (Bloom 75/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloom or Simply Because?

Bloom projects furthest (Bloom 67/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloom and Simply Because smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bergamot, Peony and White Musk.

Is Bloom or Simply Because better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Bloom is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloom and Simply Because?

Bloom has top notes of Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk, Vanilla and Cashmeran. Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood.